Senior Program Analyst, Cyber Warfare (Top Secret)

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.  Why Join VMD Corp?  At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.  We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience. 
 
Learn more about VMD culture here: VMD Culture     About the Mission You Will Join:

• The Cyber Effects Operations (CEO) (AF A2/6) mission is to employ cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives and effects in or through cyberspace. The AF A2/6 develops innovative Air Force operating concepts, strategy, plans and solutions to compete, deter, and win in Air, Space and Cyberspace. AF A2/6 provides an integrated, capability-focused enterprise, with the goal of serving the warfighter's needs and eliminating the information seams that divide our capabilities. Cybersecurity is crucial to the proper execution of Air Force core missions.
• The persistent and evolving cyberspace threat to the Air Force requires a holistic approach to cybersecurity that encompasses our people, culture, and operational processes. The Air Force will integrate cybersecurity throughout weapons systems development, testing, fielding, and employment. A culture shift in cybersecurity from compliance to resilience and risk mitigation across the Air Force will focus efforts on securing information across all our core missions.
• In this role, you will be supporting the HQ AF at the Pentagon, while having the ability to impact the mission directly. You will be part of the total force, Military, Civilian, and Contractor. Impacting the Airman and helping accelerate the future of the Air Force. "One Team, One Fight".

Your Impact to the Mission:

VMD seeks a Senior Program Analyst for Cyber Warfare Enterprise Strategy and Resources. This position will: 

• Support the client with Command, Control, Computers and Communication (C4) and Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Communications and Information Technology (3CIT) resourcing and strategy development, in coordination with DoD/JS, Services, COCOMs and MAJCOMs.
• Support DAF and DoD as it relates to cyber and communications-related Issue Teams and CYBERCOM on budget related issues.
• Support resource advisor efforts to the client as it relates to Congressional Cyber/C2 RFIs, Staffer Day request, and AF confirmation preparations.
• Support the client with internal resources process.
• Provide active assistance and consistent guidance throughout the PPBE process and during OSD and Congressional Reviews.
• Provide resource support to DAF, DoD, COCOMS, and Services as it relates to Cyber and Warfighter communication issues. Serve as an advisor in the AF Planning Process through the Cyber & C2 Panel. Assist with POM development, issue Cycle, and Budget Submission processes.
• Support Congressional Cyber/C2 Request for Information (RFI), Staffer Day request, AF Witness Preparations, and GAO studies. Assist in Air Staff and MAJCOM adhoc Cyber and C2 working groups.
• Periodically review current government websites for directive, policy and guidance changes related to current mission objectives. Facilitate the coordination of actions required to implement 3CIT capabilities at the AF Enterprise level, analyze technology trends to support strategic planning, recommend policy with respect to infrastructure and future desired capabilities.
• Provide the client recommended inputs to the DAF Policy, OSD policy, Joint policy, and other Air Force Policies, including in Mission Partner Environment policy and guidance, Precision Navigation and Timing, Combined-Joint All Domain Command and Control (C-JADC2), 3CIT, and Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) programs.
• Attend the HAF program reviews and working groups.
• Provide technical support to draft, review, and comment on Program Elements (PE) to include, but not limited to instructions, directives, as directed by Joint Staff, Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, and Field Operating Agencies.
• Provide support to help with the understanding of current USAF and DOD polices that shape current operations.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, business process documents and other process workflow diagrams as required.
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues.
• Assist in interpreting and implementing military policy initiatives.
• Provide assistance with long-term strategy development, tracking legislation, and making policy recommendations.
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues. 

Experience Needed to Be Successful:

• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Strong customer engagement skills, comfortable interviewing and communicating with stakeholders, end users, and other technical and non-technical resources to document current state and elicit future needs by managing client relationships and expectations
• AF Experience at HQ or MAJCOM 

Basic Qualifiers:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
• Required Certification(s): None
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 10
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 5
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Top Secret
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizen 

The Type of Person That Will Excel:

• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
• You have high attention to detail.
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions. 

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Travel: Little (less than 10%)
• Telecommute Options:  Hybrid. The hybrid role requires more frequent onsite days. Initially in the building on average 3 times a week to get to know the client and the mission. After a few months, transitioning to one or two times a week as mission requires.

 VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.